Bioinformatics Research Fellow

Dr. P. Namperumalsamy Regional Research Centre (PNRRC), Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, invites applications from highly motivated and qualified candidates for the following position under the VELUX-funded project “ARIDE-CAP: Strengthening Clinical, Molecular, and Computational Research Capacity for Inherited Retinal Diseases in India (Aravind Registry for Inherited Diseases of the Eye – Capacity Building Program)”

Position Available

Bioinformatics Research Fellow – 1 position

• Qualifications : PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Genomics. Candidates with a M.Sc. in Bioinformatics and at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in big data analytics, GWAS, next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, and handling large-scale multi-omics datasets are also eligible to apply.
• Key Responsibilities: Perform post-WES data analysis including variant annotation, filtering, prioritization, and ACMG/AMP-based variant classification. Conduct reanalysis of unsolved cases, population genetics studies, and interpretation of IRD-related variants. Manage genomic databases and workflows, support ClinVar submissions, coordinate with sequencing laboratories, and contribute to scientific publications and data reporting.
• Required Skills: Linux, Python and R; GATK4, bcftools, VEP, PLINK, KING, BEAGLE, hap-IBD, AutoMap and IGV; ACMG/AMP and VUS interpretation with in-silico tools (CADD, REVEL, SpliceAI, AlphaMissense); confident use of gnomAD-SAS, ClinVar and related databases; reproducible workflows (Nextflow or Snakemake, git); strong statistics and proven experience handling genetic data at scale.

Salary: ₹35,000 – ₹50,000/ month (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Job Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their detailed CV along with relevant supporting documents to:

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 30 June 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview followed by an in-person interview. The selected candidate is expected to join the project on or before 1 August 2026 .

Dr. P. Namperumalsamy Regional Research Centre

Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore –